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21 December 2024 | 7 replies
I've done quite a few 1031's and each time I had my three targets already picked which means they were less than two weeks from being signed when I closed on my downleg.
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15 December 2024 | 4 replies
Ensure the deal has a solid profit margin by subtracting the purchase price, repair costs, holding costs, and your target profit from the ARV.
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14 December 2024 | 42 replies
@Hector EspinosaFrom my perspective, a smart real estate strategy involves targeting cash flow in long-term growth markets like Texas, the Carolinas, Tennessee, or the Midwest, focusing on Class B/C+ neighborhoods for stability and manageable maintenance.
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24 December 2024 | 44 replies
Plus, Tennessee is a landlord-friendly state, which makes it easier to manage properties compared to more restrictive areas.There’s also a growing community of out-of-state investors looking at Memphis because it offers a great balance of affordability and return on investment.
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6 December 2024 | 2 replies
65%, 70%, 75%, 85%?
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18 December 2024 | 11 replies
Make them say "no" to your questions and tell them what you want..it's easier than saying "yes".
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21 December 2024 | 10 replies
Much easier and never more than just one plane at a time.
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16 December 2024 | 5 replies
It is easier to parse it out, but still, not as valuable as I would like.
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16 December 2024 | 6 replies
Looking forward to learning from you all and of course becoming a millionaire real estate mogul and eventually President of the Universe.Welcome Chris: I’ve been a landlord for over 25 years now and I know some good local resources I use to make life easier too!
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15 December 2024 | 25 replies
These tools are much easier to use than QB (even for those of us with QB expertise).